Kyle UMC Weekly Newsletter
January 11 thru January 18th, 2022
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Sunday, January 16th, 2022
Remembrance of Baptism Service
In Person Services
in the Family Life Center
9am -Masks Recommended
11am- Masks Required
Join us on Facebook live at 9am Sundays.
Scripture
Luke 3:15-16; 21-22
Message
"Filled with Expectation"
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This Sunday we will remember the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and receive an anointing with water to remember our own baptism as well.
It will be a service to bring us into the new year and commission our new church council leaders. Plan to join us online or in person!
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Church Council Meeting
Sunday, January 16th at 1pm
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A Letter from Pastor Jeana
Dear Kyle UMC,
I hope this letter finds you well as we ease into the new year. My last Sunday at the church will be Sunday, January 16th. As I depart, I am thankful for these last eighteen months and for all those who have been supportive of my time at the church. A huge thank you to the musicians that have served and shared their gifts during this very challenging time we are all living in.
My prayers will continue to be with this faith community as you discern how to reach out to the surrounding area. It is exciting that Hays County is one of the fasting growing counties in the nation because it means amazing ministry opportunities for this church to reach so many people. May God continue to stir new visions for ministry and outreach and may hearts be opened to respond to God’s call.
I’ll leave you with a benediction from the writer J. Phillip Newell:
“For the might of your wind on the waters, for the swelling of the open seas and the rushing of crested waves, thanks be to you, O God. For the strength of desire in my body, for the sap of life that flows and the yearnings for birth and abundance, thanks be to you. Restore me in the image of your love this day that the longings of my heart may be true. Restore me in the image of your love this day that my passions for life may be full.” (from “Celtic Benediction”).
Grace and peace,
Rev. Jeana Martin
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New Church Directory!
You asked for it, so we're going to make it happen! A new updated Church Directory with pictures! If you have an updated family photo you'd like us to use, please email it to newsletter@kyleumc.org.
Don't have a photo? Don't worry! We'll be taking photos of families as they come to church on Sunday, January 9th and Sunday January 16th. This is not the same format as before with the professional photographer- just someone taking a photo we can upload to the directory! So come camera ready for a quick snapshot as you arrive!
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January Blessings Box Drive-Winter Weather Gear
This month, consider donating items to help our neighbors this winter--New Hats, gloves, socks, and Hot Hands packs. Other items to help with the current COVID surge would be appreciated as well such as masks and hand sanitizer.
Thanks for Loving your Neighbor, KUMC! As always, please help us maintain the integrity of our Blessings Box. Please no opened or used food or hygiene products.
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Volunteer Opportunity
Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers. They are operating out of our Fellowship Hall every Monday, so the assignment would be convenient for KUMC members and friends.
Call Monica at (512) 431-9150 or come by and talk to her in person any Monday morning between 9 and noon.
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Coffee Group meets every other Tuesday at 9:30am
in the Family Life Center
January 18th
February 1
February 15
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The newsletter now has it's own email!
In order to keep all newsletter submissions together in one place, please send any newsletter submissions, updates, prayer requests to the new email!
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KUMW NEWS
Happy January 2022! UMW is working on our yearly calendar and planning for a great year. The 2022 UMW Theme is "Healing and Joy: On Our Journey to God".
We want to thank everyone again for the tremendous support last year as we met and surpassed all expectations supporting our church and our missions. We all want to wish you God’s blessings in the New Year!
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Monthly Devotionals
Kyle UMW is offering a monthly devotional to be emailed, texted or mailed directly to you. You don’t have to be a member of Kyle United Methodist Church to receive it. Just contact Lynne Kyle at 775-338-2014 (mobile) or 512-504-3888 (home) or lkyle2350@aol.com.
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JANUARY 2022 CHEER CIRCLE
Cheer Circle met on Monday, January 10th at 11am in the FLC following COVID guidelines. We enjoyed a delicious sack lunch provided by Phyllis Kinsey as we discussed our 2022 calendar and all the good works we will be planning. Devotional was given by Betty Brooks. Year end financial business was completed and annual pledge cards were distributed.
The next Cheer Circle meeting will be on Monday, February 14th hosted by Jayme Bryson and Devotional by Pastor Stella. The Cheer Circle meets on the second Monday of each month at the time and location above. We share a monthly devotional, prayers, fellowship, friendship and a light lunch.
If you want to learn more about this wonderful opportunity of faith and service, please
call Circle Leader Lynne Kyle at 512-504-3888. We can provide a ride too.
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Faithful Heart Yoga
**Yoga is moving to the Fellowship Hall**
Instructors: Krystyn Jensen & Edmee Files
Saturday mornings, 8:30am – 9:15am
KUMC Fellowship Hall
For Active Older Adults, Chair Yoga options available, and anyone who wants to feel a Christian connection while working to heal and/or strengthen your body while building your connection to Christ!
Based in the Yoga You Need, meaning we will always begin in a standing position and for those who are able, we will slowly work our way down to the mat (if able) or you will sit onto a chair to complete class. The Yoga You Need works on building stabilizing muscles while lengthening and opening the body.
RECOMMENDED DONATION: $5/person or a donation to the Blessings Box. 10% of all monies collected will be donated to KUMC!
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Bible on Tap --Time Change! Now starting at 6:30pm
Join the group on Monday evenings at 6:30pm in person on the outdoor patio at Ilario's.
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Children's Ministry
Join us for Sunday School every Sunday at 10am in the Family Life Center. Masks are required.
New Curriculum Starting in January!
LEARNING THROUGH A LENS OF WONDER
Celebrate Wonder is a Sunday school curriculum that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love. It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions — helping them explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourages creativity. Through carefully-selected Bible stories, songs, videos, and hands-on activities, Celebrate Wonder gives children the tools to explore their faith while incorporating it into their daily lives.
Save the Date! - Jesus Loves Me Party, Sunday Feb. 13th during Sunday School
Acolytes in Worship! We are adding acolytes back to our worship services! Please sign your child or youth up to acolyte on a Sunday! We will review and practice during Sunday School as a refresher!
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Sunday School at 10am on Sundays! Come with a mask and a bible, ready to learn!
Youth Group every other Sunday
Youth Night of Worship-January 27th, 7pm
Confirmation 2022- February thru May
Midwinter Retreat- April 2022, Dated TBA
Masks are required when youth are unable to distance.
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A new confirmation session is starting in February! If your youth would like to participate, please let Alissa Villarreal know as soon as possible so we can pair them with a mentor! Confirmation classes 13 sessions that are self paced with your mentor and can be completed at your convenience during the session (set to complete in May).
Confirmation is an opportunity to respond to the grace of God available to us, as acknowledged in baptism, and to promise to live as a person of faith. If you'd like more information on Confirmation in the United Methodist Church, check this out!
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Cool Youth opportunity to worship with the Texas Wesley Students! Please use the link below to register and let Miss Alissa know you want to attend no later than Jan. 20th so we can arrange transportation!
Come at 6:30 to enjoy some fellowship time and pizza, and then stay for a worship service led entirely by college students and time in small group discussion afterwards!
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Your online giving remains critical for our continued ministry. We know this is a time of financial stress, but please give to your church electronically or by mail if you are able. Help us continue to be the church for a community in need.
Online: Click the button below or go to Kyleumc.org and click the green online giving button at the bottom of the home page.
*NEW- Text to Give: 1-844-336-0751
By Mail: PO Box 69, Kyle, Texas 78640
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*We will not be in the office regularly at this time.
Please leave a message on the office phone at 512-268-2331 or email admin@kyleumc.org
You may contact Pastor Stella at 512-415-6708 or stellaburkhalter@gmail.com.
Children and Youth Ministry Director Alissa Villarreal is available
at 361-441-4206 or childrenandyouth.kumc@gmail.com.
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Our purpose is to serve God by dedicating ourselves to pray each day for each person, need and concern as listed in both the confidential prayer list and the persons named in the church bulletin and newsletter. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. For more on joining, contact Natha Caldwell.
Prayer request slips are available in the sanctuary pews and may be placed in the offering plate on Sunday to be given to the pastor. Persons may also contact Natha Caldwell (512-618-3908) , Joann Runkle (832-741-7237) or Pastor Stella Burkhalter (512-415-6708) with requests (please include both email and phone info for us).
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Prayers for Our Homebound
Craig Christiansen, Alice Herzog,
Paul Nipper, Virginia Moore
For All God’s People
Melanie Tiemann, Margaret McGuiness,
Cody Childress, Shirley LaFleur, Jean Moser, Lorene Whitten, Curtis Rosenthal, Isaac Pucket, Tammy Parra, Olga Parker, Caroline Steiger,
Mark Bidwell
Prayers in Sympathy
The family of Mike Rice
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If you would like to submit something for the weekly newsletter, you need to submit on Mondays, so we can send it out by Tuesdays.
Here is the information/suggestions we need:
What is happening?
What committee or group is doing it?
What day? Time? Location? Deadline?
Who to contact (name, phone, email)
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